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Scott Greenhalgh, DDS
Lakewood, CO
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Our practice is geared toward getting results and preventing problems. We do this through using the most personalized approach you have ever experienced. I think that excellent service has been sorely missing in healthcare, and I believe we are here to make your experience amazing. By using digital photography you can see the issues and problems for yourself. In addition, we have a unique process for making porcelain veneers to ensure that you get results you love from your new smile. I have many long-term staff, so you'll see the same people over and over. I was enthusiastic to hear we made the 5280 TopDentists list for 2013.
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Dentistry
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Scott Greenhalghanswered
Dentistry 35 years experience
Not likely: Typically dental pain does not radiate down that far. In some cases of TMJ problems, that can affect even neck muscles. I would see your md or a physi... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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See Cosmetic Dentist: After having done teeth whitening since 1989, I have seen many things work and not work. I have seen patients get fantastic results. I have seen patie... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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Yes: If you have a severe sinus infection, that is not something to mess around with. As the pain increases there is a good chance you are also clenching y... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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While you take them: Antibiotics for dental problems are typically effective during the time you take them, but are not effective within a day or two once they are stopped... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 35 years experience
Laser treatment: Some lasers are fda approved for the treatment of mouth ulcers. They can speed up the healing process as well as desensitize them.
They can also decr... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Dental Infection: You could have some sort of dental abscess, or some periodontal problem. See you dentist for an x-ray and gum/periodontal evaluation. Some jaw infecti... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Teeth coming in: It depends upon the age. Every child should be assessed for their growth tendencies very early on. If they are highly prone to be crowded then they s... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Check w/ OB or RX: When you are pregnant, you need to be more careful with what medications you take.
If it is over the counter medication, call your ob's office. If it... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
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Some-but not as good: The right night guard can be highly effective. A really thoughtfully made guard, can take up minimal amount of space in your mouth as well.
There a... Read More
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A member asked:
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Yes, commonly: Wisdom teeth can cause a headache when they are slowly coming in, or later in life when they are in, but not sitting at the right position. Visit your... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Cold packs to the sore spots. Ibuprofen, soft diet. Keep your teeth apart so you do not clench them.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Take extra care of your teeth until you are well. Use prescription strength fluoride.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Ignore: Dental implants have been successful for over 50 years now! it is not experimental, but proven!
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A 38-year-old female asked:
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See a TMJ dentist: See a TMJ dentist first, before you have a root canal. Sometimes there is a tooth problem that can cause all of the other pain in your head. It's poss... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Generally no.: Sickle cell disease can affect how well your blood carries oxygen. The only instance i see is if you were having nitrous oxide to help you relax for a... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Poor suction: With a cleft lip or even a cleft palate, sometimes your baby cannot get a proper seal or suction.
There are a number of professionals that can assist... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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It won't wait : Once your tooth starts to hurt, there is no going back. A fractured tooth can progress from hurting to catastrophic splitting in just one bite.
Ibupr... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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YES: Check with your dentist. If you are prone to a dry mouth in general, it will probablby be worse while your nose heals.
You may need to do additional ... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
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Probably clenching: Teeth clenching can be devastating to everything in your mouth. See a dentist who is familiar with bite or TMJ problems. In my practice I would make y... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Laser treatment: A painless laser treatment sometimes can keep them from coming back in the same spot. While they might recur in other spots, over time and with a few ... Read More
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Broken Spacer: Don't worry, these spacers get stretched and get brake easily. Call your orthodontist in the morning and they can easily put a new one in.
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A 30-year-old male asked:
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MD, first, then DDS: You need to see your md to have the tingling arm evaluated. The headache and teeth pain may come from you clenching your teeth due to the arm pain.
A... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Yes: A gingivectomy (removing some of the gum tissue) can be done around crowns. If these are crowns on front teeth, then the dentist (either a cosmetic de... Read More
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A member asked:
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Poss Wisdom tooth: Could be a wisdom tooth behind that molar growing in. The gum can swell while it's coming in. Occasionally it can become infected, so if it's starting... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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See your dentist: When your teeth, gums and mouth are healthy they shouldn't bleed unless you injure them.
If your hand bled when you used it to write with i think you... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Wearing Retainers: Yes, wearing retainers can be helpful. There are a number of different types though, some types will protect your teeth, but are not really helpful fo... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Dentistry 35 years experience
Teeth Whitening?: No false teeth (like a crown) will not whiten. Sometimes you can lighten the rest of your teeth in a controlled manner and it can still blend in.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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Use: Use toothpicks to clean between back teeth regularly. Almost all gum disease starts there.
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A 36-year-old male asked:
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DOn't: Don't have a dental implant put in until the dentist who will build the teeth or crowns says its ok.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Hard to do: Porcelain itself will not whiten. You can slightly whiten the neighboring teeth and that can give the illusion that your whole smile is a bit lighter.... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Rest, hydrate &...: If possible going to a lower altitude is one of the best solutions.
Otherwise, minimize activity until you are more acclimated. Drink plenty of wate... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes, a cosmetic dentist will have a number of ways to help create the improvement you are hoping for.
First, meet with your cosmetic dentist to discu... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Most Likely.: Oftentimes there is enough left to build a new crown. There is a white crown option for any tooth. Depending on the size of the previous cavity and no... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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Tooth & Jaw Pain : Ibuprofen is a good place to start. Most people can take 600 or even up to 800mg (4 tablets), up to every six hours.
A cold pack to the painful area... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Go ahead-ask!: A good resource is a cosmetic dentist-they often have other leads and contacts for other cosmetic procedures. A good cosmetic dentist can also give yo... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Works for many: This is one way to straighten your teeth. Right now we live in an age where there is a lot of marketing done by the companies promoting their product.... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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No: From a dental viewpoint, there is no connection.
Make sure your gums are in excellent health and that you have no periodontal problems. In addition y... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Be the parent: I have three kids. Almost all two year olds don't want their teeth brushed. You can make a game out of it, but it always ends with they will get their... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
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Dentistry 35 years experience
Yes: Wisdom teeth problems can cause other jaw pain, headaches or in some cases ear ringing. See your dentist right away.
Sometimes ear-ringing (tinnitus)... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Yes: More and more people are latex sensitive. If you encounter this often, then contact your dermatologist or allergist and get tested. This can become a ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Usually No, unless: For almost all of the dental implants out there, the answer is that it is fine. If you have one of the few all-ceramic, zirconium implants, then you d... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Check now: If you have missing teeth, the other teeth can easily move. If you have other bite problems, then you need these addressed first before having an impl... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Ibuprofen to start: You have some sort of a closed lock of your tmj. This is a significant sign of a major jaw dysfunction.
Only eat a soft diet, take anti-inflammatory ... Read More
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A few hours: If it's the first step of getting a crown, then don't eat any food until all of the numbness is gone. In addition, some temporary cements take a few h... Read More
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Actually, similar: Zirconium is extremely hard. Recent research shows that it actually wears like the natural tooth. There is no reason why more tooth needs to be remove... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Might be TMJ: There are many things you could have. Sometimes significant clenching of your teeth can cause muscle spasms. The temporalis muscles go along side your... Read More
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Ignore: What complications am i most at risk for?
What should I plan to do (or not do) to heal well?
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Have: Have your dentist prescribe Fluoride for home use. You can completely stop cavities!
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YES or NO. Depends: One veneer can be made and done well to solve a specific dental or cosmetic problem. But, my experience has been that it is a very difficult technical... Read More
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Amazingly Well!: Dental implants can truly replace teeth that have been lost. When teeth are missing, this places more force and pressure on the other remaining teeth ... Read More
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Dr. David Schleimer
Jan 5, 2013
Dr. Greenhalgh's commitment to personalized, individualized care, is a rare thing in this modern medical world. I applaud him, and try to do the very same thing in my practice: look at patients as hum...Read More
Apr 9, 2013
Scott is an outstanding provider who has the reputation of only providing the finest level of care to his patients. He has won the 5280 "top dentist" award a number of times and we only have the highe...Read More
Dec 2, 2012
I commend Dr. Greenhalgh for his continuing contributions in providing accurate, articulate and appropriate to the point answers.
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Thanks for your quick reply! That was the problem, however the pain is persisting
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Thank you I have tried Iburofen hasn't worked though
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine, CO
Graduated 1988MD
Residency
SAINT JOSEPH HOSPITAL
Awards
5280 TopDentists 2012
2012 Talk of The Town Award for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction
5280 TopDentists 2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
5280 TopDentists 2013
Talk of the Town 2014 Five Stars for Excellence in Patient Satisfaction
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